I had a difficult task to manage - to sell my elderly mother's Castle Cove home of 39 years - which had seen much better days, to put it very lightly. I interviewed 4 different agencies in my search for whom I felt would be right for my mother's unusual property, in that the structures were in desperate need of a big renovation or a complete redevelopment, but the property itself was unique - on a huge block, very private, and with a great elevated outlook all around. The feedback I received indicated all the agencies could 'talk the talk' and sounded very promising in their pitch, but 3 of the out-of-area agents had some trouble in finding what would be the property's 'true value' and target market, and Craig Ireson of Ireson First National Castle Cove (the only truly local agent) was the only one who could see the huge upside potential if marketed to the right types of buyers, and gave me the confidence of entrusting him and his team for the sale. The Ireson FN team was very patient and happy to work WITH me on the enormous task I had undertaken - which took me several months to bring the property to being ready for marketing - and after a short 23 day auction campaign, managed to achieve a sale price on auction day which was even beyond my best expectations! I would gladly encourage and recommend to anyone looking to sell their home, especially in the Castle Cove / East Roseville / Roseville Chase areas, to seriously consider Craig Ireson and his team at Ireson First National Castle Cove, as this IS their area of specialty, and their local knowledge and expertise, I believe, helped me to achieve the best possible outcome in the sale of my mother's property. Cheers, Ross Macdonald

It is an absolute pleasure to provide this testimonial for Craig Ireson and his team at Ireson Real Estate Castle Cove who handled the sale of our house in Headland Road, Castle Cove. I chose Ireson Real Estate primarily on the basis that it was local and was convinced that local knowledge of the market and the Castle Cove community would be of great value. Over the course of the sale and settlement I was undoubtedly assured that I had made the right decision. I received fantastic, personal and efficient service from Craig and all of his team. From the very beginning Craig made the process as stress-free as possible for me while at the same time having a great sale price and marketing strategy in place. The ease with which everything operated was greatly appreciated by myself and on the day we achieved a great sale price for our home. Nothing is too much trouble for Craig and his team and the support I received in the process was invaluable and greatly appreciated. I think Craig is a great example of what the whole picture of selling a home is all about. It is not just the end price which is important but how you get there. It is for this reason I am very happy to recommend Ireson Real Estate to my family, friends and business associates. My sincere thanks, Leisa Healy

Dear Craig, Thanks very much to you for all your efforts in facilitating the sale and price for my parent’s property. You've been an absolute pleasure to deal with, highly professional and you greatly contributed to the result, which exceeded all our expectations. I think it was a textbook case on how to sell a property, with goodwill and great cooperation from all involved. I particularly appreciated your hands on approach with the tenants, and prospective purchasers, and great suggestions regarding halving the rent and giving maximum flexibility to encourage buyers. It was particularly pleasing to see the calibre of the purchasers, which made things that much easier for my parents in what was an emotional day. Once again, many thanks. Michael B

Hi Craig, I just wanted to thank you and say that you are truly the best agent we have ever dealt with. As you know I have bought and sold over 7 properties around Australia and can honestly say I have never had such a great experience. I can't believe that you got 14 people to an open house in 2 days without advertising or any prior warning and you sold the house within a week! Not to mention that you managed to get great offers as well as real genuine buyers who were throwing cheques at you (or so it seemed). I was also very impressed with how you spoke and treated the buyers with respect and always kept everyone in the loop. I would have no hesitation about referring business your way and in fact I will be actively promoting you! Please let me know if you ever have a seller that is hesitating and I will rave about you! PS - I wish all people treated their clients like you do :) Cheers, Ali

Hi Craig Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did for us when selling Malga Avenue. We couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome, and greatly appreciated your support and professionalism throughout the whole process. We feel you went above and beyond when selling the home, including taking a prospective buyer for a drive around the neighbourhood to show all the good points! We certainly feel that having an agent who knows and loves the area was of great benefit, and your dedication and professionalism on top that made for a great outcome. Thanks once again Judy

Dear Craig, I want to formally thank you and your team for the successful sale of 125 Neerim Road, Castle Cove. During the lengthy campaign you were extremely patient and courteous. There was no attempt to diminish the Vendors expectations and you were tireless ain achieving a very satisfactory outcome for the sellers. Your direct approach in dealing with people avoided wasting time and energy. I sincerely wish you well in your business.

Noone knows more about Castle Cove than Craig, so when it came time to sell we didn't even think twice, Craig and the team at Ireson Real Estate were our first and only choice. They're the least 'real estate-y' real estate people (and I mean that in a good way) - down to earth and honest - we felt they had our back all the way. I really don't know why anyone who lives in Castle Cove and Roseville Chase would go anywhere else!

As a Licensed Real Estate agent myself, with over 15 years’ experience working in the competitive Sydney market, after a detailed interview process of prospective agents, it made sense to appoint Craig and his team to sell my parents’ home. Selling the “family home” can often be a daunting decision however they put my parents’ mind at ease and informed my parents’ every step of the way. They were calm, well planned and didn’t rush the process looking for a quick sale. They met with my parents’ regularly keeping them informed of developments with the prospective buyers. Their feedback was constructive and definite. They didn’t sugar coat the negatives. They provided great strategy on auction day negotiating with potential buyers and, in the end, delivered an auction result, under the hammer, which was well in excess of their original estimates. I would recommend Craig and his team to anyone living in the area - it was a dream outcome and experience for us.

As we all know selling a family home can be quite stressful. It was a pleasure dealing with Craig, Sharon and Jack at Ireson, they made the process as easy as it could be and went the extra mile whenever needed. What we liked most about it was the openness and transparency through the process, the communication was clear and honest at all times and we knew exactly where we stood from beginning to the end - no surprises and no misaligned expectations! I highly recommend Craig and the team at First National Real Estate Ireson

Having suddenly acquired the house of our dreams (after a demoralising 5 year search), the team at Ireson First National were amazing in helping us navigate the incredibly busy and uncertain path of selling our old home. Every step of the way they were there, with accurate and inciteful knowledge of the process of maximising our chances of a good sale result. They had an excellent feel for the local market conditions. The excellent tips and strategies they suggested, both in marketing and home presentation, were born out in the exceptional result on auction day. We couldn't have been happier with both their professionalism and their personal care and attention. If you are buying or selling in the area then Ireson First National really is the only choice.

We have nothing but praise for Craig & Sharon Ireson, along with their dedicated team of professionals. From the pre-listing meetings, the marketing plans, the suggested tweaks to our property and throughout the sales campaign we had nothing but praise for their professionalism, courtesy, local knowledge and enthusiasm. A great result all round.

Thank you Craig and your Team, we want to thank you for a great experience selling our home. From the outset we felt we were in great hands and the end result proved we made the right decision in choosing Craig. His passion and local knowledge gave him the edge. We wouldn't hesitate recommending Craig!